Annual competencies through self-governance and evidence-based learning

J Nurses Staff Dev. 2008 Jul-Aug;24(4):E9-12. doi: 10.1097/01.NND.0000320660.95425.1d.

Abstract

Meeting the constant demands for the educational needs of nurses is extremely challenging. The pressure from various stakeholders to meet these demands can lead to hasty programs in which learning is questionable. An example of evidence-based learning methods using a self-governance model is presented. Outcomes from this approach promoted real learning, improved performance, and improved teamwork.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence*
  • Evidence-Based Nursing / education*
  • Humans
  • Models, Educational
  • Models, Nursing
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / education*
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Problem-Based Learning / methods
  • Professional Autonomy
  • Staff Development / methods*